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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h00–5h00 ~100–500£
Estimated time 1h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~100–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
500X 2015-2025 19
  • 1.0 12V 120 MultiAir Petrol (55282151)
  • 1.3 16V 150 Petrol (46351268)
  • 1.3 16V 150 Petrol (55282328)
  • 1.3 16V 95 MultiJet Diesel (46345266)
  • 1.3 16V 95 MultiJet Diesel (55266963)
  • 1.3 16V 95 MultiJet Diesel (55283775)
  • 1.4 16V 120 T-Jet, -LPG LPG,Petrol (55277701)
  • 1.4 16V 140 MultiAir Turbo Petrol (55263624)
  • 1.4 16V 170 MultiAir Turbo 4x4 Petrol (55263623)
  • 1.6 16V 110 E.torQ Flex Petrol (55263842)
  • 1.6 16V 110 MultiJet Diesel (46346020)
  • 1.6 16V 120 MultiJet Diesel (55260384)
  • 1.6 16V 120 MultJet Diesel (55280444)
  • 1.6 16V 130 MultiJet Diesel (46346020)
  • 2.0 16V 135 MultiJet Diesel (55263087)
  • 2.0 16V 136 MultiJet Diesel (55263088)
  • 2.0 16V 140 MultiJet Diesel (55263087)
  • 2.0 16V 140 MultiJet, 4x4 Diesel (55263088)
  • 2.0 16V 150 MultiJet Diesel (55283099)
Renew the coolant pump 4h00
Renew the coolant pump Manual transmission 5h00
Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission 6h00

What is the function of a Fiat 500X water pump?

The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.

When should you change the Fiat 500X water pump?

If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.

Is it difficult to change the Fiat 500X water pump?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.